Travel Guide

Lax Parking and Santa Monica

Do you crave the salty ocean breeze, white beaches, shopping and exotic restaurants? Come and visit Santa Monica! This coastal city located in western Los Angeles, California boasts a mild climate averaging about 68 degrees Fahrenheit all year round! With its agreeable weather, Santa Monica has been a famed resort town since the early 20th century. After parking your vehicle in the nearest LAX parking lot, come and explore the 8.3 square miles of businesses, high profile corporate headquarters, large hi-tech entertainment district, beaches, luxury hotels, restaurants and some of the finest shopping LA has to offer!

Great Attractions to Visit

Santa Monica Pier and Pacific Park
Park your car at the LAX parking lot and come to this world famous pier! Dating back almost 100 years, you will find a wide range of attractions, restaurants, rides, games and shops against a magnificent backdrop of the spectacular coastline view! You should also come to the historical beachfront carnival, Pacific Park! As West coast's only amusement park located on a pier, you will have the chance to ride the park's oldest amusement - a 1922 carousel! Opened 365 days a year, the Pier is a must-visit! Admission is also free!

Downtown Santa Monica and 3rd Street Promenade

Downtown Santa Monica is known for its vibrant retail, dining and entertainment area in the heart of the city! Moviegoers will love it here! Come and visit the promenade's 20 movie theater screens! Park in the nearest LAX parking lot because this famous 3rd Street Promenade is a 3-block stretch open to pedestrians only. As you stroll around, you will find a wide range of open air boutiques, restaurants and street entertainment ranging from dancers to fortune tellers!

Farmers' Market

Organized and managed by the city, all four Santa Monica Markets are Certified Farmer's Markets. This bustling place boasts an estimated 900,000 shoppers every year! Rain or shine, the vendors provide customers year round with fresh, seasonal produce such as sweet peaches, nectarines and blackberries. You can also find fresh-cut flowers, live music, chef exhibits and lots of samples! Whether you forgot to back some fruits before your trip to the LAX parking lot, or you just love fresh produce, the market will suit every visitor's needs!

Santa Monica Place

Attention shoppers! Come to LA's beachside shopping destination! Anchoring the famous 3rd street Promenade, you will find a total of 140 exciting shops in this 3 level shopping center! This includes Macy's, Robinsons-May and many more of your favorite stores.

Montana Avenue

What is a great place to see celebrities? Park your car at the LAX parking lot and visit the charming Montana Avenue. This tree lined street is filled with 150 chic, upscale shops that range from furniture to fashions. As you stroll down this 10 block stretch, you will also discover a wide range of restaurants and cafes.

Palisades Park

Located on Ocean Avenue, this lush, 250 acre park is perfect for walkers, bikers and people watchers! Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this park also connects with the Santa Monica Beach which was made famous in TV's "Baywatch" episodes!

Santa Monica Mountains

If you love to hike, why not park you car at the LAX parking lot and head over to the spectacular Santa Monica Mountains! Situated along the curve of Santa Monica Bay and reaching its highest peaks facing the ocean, it is an awesome picture perfect view from up there! Known as "LA's Backyard," the mountains have a wide range of plants and wildlife. It also has rich cultural history that began with the Chumash and Gabrielino/Togra people. For more information, please contact the Visitor Center at (805) 370- 2301.